I just got my stpm result a few days ago, and now im really confused.I got 2A , 1A- and 1B as result, but i did very bad in my muet and only got a band 4, with 38 as the writing score.So can I still enter NTU by any chance?

they don't really care about your muet as much as your alevels/stpm results. just that if you get a band 6 with a minimum of certain score for writing then you get exemption from sitting for the Qualifying English Test(QET).

QET is just a test to judge your level of english. if your ace it then you need not take an extra english module. and if you fail it , just need to take extra english module.

just general requirement, apply firstI and some of my friends applied last year, though i didn't make it into NTU, but my friend is studying in psychology, and her result is the best in our school, all acesjust give yourself a try, though it is quite though for non-singaporean to enter

I'm new around here but like everyone else, i share the common; pondering non-stop with my application outcome to Singapore Universities.

I've read earlier posts and replies and it did manage to help me answer some of my enquiries. However, the itch remains. I need to express my dilemma. I hope the guys around would lend a ear (or maybe an eye haha..)

First of all, congrats to those scoring flats in their stpm examination. It is unnatural if i say i do not envy you. But like what has been quoted earlier, can't cry over spilled milk. True and fair enough.

Still, like i said, I need to get this out from my heart. Was practically worrying as date of outcome draws nearer. Randomly googled and got myself here in this section of the forum.

It is of course very uncertain, but i would love to hear your opinions on my application. I am just desperately seeking for words of comfort. I believe the experienced from around would be of great assistance.

Cutting to the cake, i did not do very well in STPM. I only manage to obtain 3A- and 1B+ in chemistry. Giving me a 3.58 CGPA.

I hold a Band 5 MUET (248)

Other achievements are

Honorary Award for National Math Olympiad and Bronze Medalist in National Physics Competition/Olympiad. (Though i've heard from my seniors that they do not really play such an important role. Grades are their priority)

I'm new around here but like everyone else, i share the common; pondering non-stop with my application outcome to Singapore Universities.

I've read earlier posts and replies and it did manage to help me answer some of my enquiries. However, the itch remains. I need to express my dilemma. I hope the guys around would lend a ear (or maybe an eye haha..)

First of all, congrats to those scoring flats in their stpm examination. It is unnatural if i say i do not envy you. But like what has been quoted earlier, can't cry over spilled milk. True and fair enough.

Still, like i said, I need to get this out from my heart. Was practically worrying as date of outcome draws nearer. Randomly googled and got myself here in this section of the forum.

It is of course very uncertain, but i would love to hear your opinions on my application. I am just desperately seeking for words of comfort. I believe the experienced from around would be of great assistance.

Cutting to the cake, i did not do very well in STPM. I only manage to obtain 3A- and 1B+ in chemistry. Giving me a 3.58 CGPA.

I hold a Band 5 MUET (248)

Other achievements are

Honorary Award for National Math Olympiad and Bronze Medalist in National Physics Competition/Olympiad. (Though i've heard from my seniors that they do not really play such an important role. Grades are their priority)

I see a lot of opinions regarding Engineering and etc. Does anyone happen to be familiar with Sciences? Especially Math Science?

I've also written an essay for NUS application, right to the maximum no. of characters required. I hope that helps in a way...

Thanks in advance guys...

Hai, Melissa hereCongratz for your good stpm resultsI'm a Malaysian too, I can understood the helplesss feeling when no one guide you, bla bla bla, haha...okmy stpm is 3.33 3 yrs ago, muet 217, band 4, SPM 1119 is C4, fail to get into neither NTU or NUSwork for a year and direct 2nd year entry into Ngee Ann Poly biomedical Sciencegpa 3.67 for first 5semester, should consider as "SAFE", however i was called up for an interview under discretionary admission

If i'm not wrong, if you write an essay, they will put you under discretionary section where you should have excellent CCAI was confused being called up for that interview as I didn't applied under this schemeThe professors did explain it to me that this year is too competitive as local A level/JC students scored too wellmy friends with cgpa slightly lower than me were offered with Chemistry, which were their second choice.They do look at your English standards, but stpm results came first, or I won't be able to secured Life Science in NUS with muet band 4, which is a very hot course. BTW, NUS didn't look at CCA at all, for SG students, unless you applied through discretionary scheme, ya the essay writing stuff.

Frankly, I don't think you stand a high chance of getting in NUS Life Sciences... sorry for any hard feeling caused.However, I do think you stand some chance of getting in NTU math Sci...

NUS is not the best university in Singapore, the matter is which course you preferred. Don't blindly dying to get in NUS because of it's good name.NTU also offer course better than NUS, such as engineering.

you can refer to the link below to view what is the minimum cgpa for singapore students to get in NUS, NTU or SMU in year 2008.It is not for 2009, but can give you some ideas... actually last year is very competitive too as got a lot of dragon babies, this year might be due to recession. i got cgpa 3.75 after boosted up by final sem results, but was still under CONSIDERATION using first five sem of 3.67, which is within the 90th percentile in year 2009.

Added on April 9, 2009, 9:31 pmah, for your information, only people lack of confident in their academic results applied via discretionary scheme as a back upthis scheme only consist of 10% of total students who getting admitted, where the applicant can be people with 4years working experiences, students with excellent results and good CCA (ya, some Singaporean are very kiasu, my friend got 3.9 also want to write the essay...)I was totally upset when I knew I was interviewed under this scheme, as you can see the people under this scheme is like crouching tiger hidden dragon, hahabut luckily i still managed to survive the interview!I believed that results are prior than CCA

Thank you so much for the reply, i waited 2 days and was very much pleased to see that someone has answered.

Not only that, i find that the links you have given me and your wise opinions to be very useful. Kudos to that too.

Um, i'm not really hoping for Life Sciences. For both NTU and NUS, my first choice is Mathematical Sciences. In NTU, math science is an individual option. But in NUS, all the sciences like math/physics/chemistry are categorized under "Science".

So i think you misunderstood a little bit with what i meant. Science under NUS as stated in my post does not refer to Life Sciences. It actually represents all the 15 Major Sciences. More importantly, my choice which is mathematical science.

I've checked their website and am very confirmed. Was a little dazzled initially too when i applied and see no course called "mathematical science". Only discovered later that it is actually represented under Science.

Don't know if it is the same for previous years. Maybe they have changed the system.

But it is very pleasing to hear from you that i stand a chance to get Mathematical Science in NTU.

I agree when with you that I can't just blindly and desperately want NUS or NTU just because of their name. Of course not.

Thank you again so much for replying! It really brings some relief to the heart.

Smiles

By the way, the essay part is under the outstanding achievements section. I don't think it is what you are referring to. They just ask me to explain further about the achievements i have filled in.

Lucky for me, I have an honorary award in National Olympiad Math and a Bronze medalist in National Physics Competition. I hope it boosts my chances for admission. What do you think?

I'm just very afraid that when they see my results (3A- and 1B+) it won't be good enough for them. Not even a single A! All A minus... sighhhh

24 wishes, I think you did very well! Congratulations, I feel optimistic about your acceptance

I only scored 3.5 CGPA and have no Olympiads under my belt. Just some small events that can technically be listed under International and National. I applied too for FASS and my stomache is in knots thinking about the outcome of the application.

Hello Melissa, thank you for the links! Very helpful Would just like to know, what do they mean by 90th percentile and 10th percentile?

Added on April 10, 2009, 5:39 pmoh, and how do we apply for a discretionary scheme? I've never heard about it do you mean if we submit the essay under outstanding achievement, we are automatically signed up under the discretionary scheme?

When I submitted my form i realized they changed the format of my essay. They Capped all my alphabets and removed my paragraphs and lines. It didn't look like an essay at all I spent 2/3 weeks and 5 drafts writing that essay and it felt like a big waste of time when i saw what happened to it.

Same here. My essay was morphed into a sea of capped-words. Doesn't look like an essay at all. Haha. So do not freight. I guess it is normal.

Aw and thanks so much for the optimism. What makes you say so by the way?

You seem to have the same qualifications as me. So you should be feeling positive about the outcome as well.

Oh, and thanks for the reply!

Added on April 11, 2009, 5:32 am

QUOTE(24wishes @ Apr 11 2009, 05:30 AM)

Hey pink.

Same here. My essay was morphed into a sea of capped-words. Doesn't look like an essay at all. Haha. So do not freight. I guess it is normal.

Aw and thanks so much for the optimism. What makes you say so by the way? My stomach still churns each time when I think of the grades instead of the cgpa. I mean, all A minuses! I hope they wouldn't consider it as nonsense-grades. ><

You seem to have the same qualifications as me. So you should be feeling positive about the outcome as well.

My situation was pretty similar to yours. I didn't take STPM but i went straight to Singapore Poly after my SPM. Initially,i didn't put high hopes getting into NTU/NUS with high competition from JC students especially this year where there are more students scoring straight As! But i made it in the end to NTU.

So TS, you might have a glimmer of hope. But that would roughly depends on the 10th percentile and 90th percentile which u can view it in their website. You also need to check up on the popularity of your course. If it is less popular you have higher chance of getting in.

Did you apply for this year intake? You should be getting your offer letter around this time. But NUS normally release their offer letter earlier than NTU. My friend got her offer letter somewhere in March.

From my experience with scholarship application results' announcement, I believe NTU release their results in batches. The most deserving/clear-cut candidates will receive their admittance earlier. The borderline cases will receive theirs later (up to a couple of weeks maybe 3 weeks), subject to (maybe) rejections from the candidates who got offers first. It's the same thing with internship applications. So I guess admission applications are treated similarly. So I guess you shouldn't worry as long as you haven't received rejection letter. But if you haven't received anything after quite some time (say 3-4 or more weeks after the outcomes are announced), then your chances should be slim already.

Wishes, I've asked a couple of my friends about whether 3.58 is able to enter maths in NTU. Waiting for their reply; will update you.

I'm using it as a rough bench mark to where my chances stand. Technically I think international applicants will have it harder on them as we consist of only 20% of the yearly intake sighs!

Thank you for the link though

QUOTE(w00ty @ Apr 12 2009, 05:22 PM)

Hey Fern,

If your inside the bell curve, theoretically your qualifications has met the requirements. Mine was in the middle too. I had no idea though. My fren

told me she got her NUS offer letter in late March. I am quite shocked by the efficiency of the admission office. Maybe they released it early to the

local admission first. You only applied to NUS? Which course are you interested? You were previously A level or STPM student? I think essay don't

really play a major part. Maybe important when you are appealing. I only wrote a short essay. V short Couldn't be bothered about writing long ><

Regards

Calvin

Hey Calvin,

You're studying in NUS right now? Which course? I might be in the requirement curve but there's tough competition from all the top scorers internationally. I can't help but worry I was checking another forum. A few of the forummers (5A scorers) already received their results and are waiting for their offer letter. My application however is still pending

I am very interested in the study of human behavior, so I applied for FASS in NUS to study Sociology. I applied to NTU too, but people are telling me NTU is more of a science school. I hope a student from NTU Social Science Dpt can give me some insight on the environment and education style there. My last choice is local uni because i'm itching to experience a new environment, outside Selangor, outside Malaysia. I did STPM Save for S'pore! hehe

And thank you so much for the optimism. It really helps in lifting the weights on my heart. Man, do i hate this feeling!

Cheers!

Hey 24!

The intake for Science students is quite high for NUS. So is the intake for FASS I hope we both get in! I was reading another forum, some forummers (who scored 5 A's) already received their results and are awaiting offer letter. My insides churn waiting for mine

You're studying in NUS right now? Which course? I might be in the requirement curve but there's tough competition from all the top scorers internationally. I can't help but worry doh.gif I was checking another forum. A few of the forummers (5A scorers) already received their results and are waiting for their offer letter. My application however is still pending icon_question.gif

I am very interested in the study of human behavior, so I applied for FASS in NUS to study Sociology. I applied to NTU too, but people are telling me NTU is more of a science school. I hope a student from NTU Social Science Dpt can give me some insight on the environment and education style there. My last choice is local uni blush.gif because i'm itching to experience a new environment, outside Selangor, outside Malaysia. I did STPM smile.gif Save moneyflies.gif for S'pore! hehe

Regards doh.gifFern

Hi Fern,

Nope. I have just received my offer letter for direct entry to 2nd year for Electrical and Electronic Engineering course. NTU to be specific is more into Engineering. NUS would fit better in your "science school" term. Don't worry, there is still hope. NTU for example has a period from 15th of April to 5th of June for students who received their offer letters to accept or reject. So if those students reject, the offer will be automatically passed to another person. The same goes to NUS. So don't give up yet . Hope to see you in Singapore.

By the way, any answers from your friends regarding Math Science in NUS or NTU?

MHS also. lol I'm Class of '06 Alpha. I go to school from time to time. You might have seen me, or not. Anyway, just wait for your application. I believe Calvin explained the situation quite well. Do you apply to other universities? Make sure your IPTA apps are in order.

Nope. I have just received my offer letter for direct entry to 2nd year for Electrical and Electronic Engineering course. NTU to be specific is more into Engineering. NUS would fit better in your "science school" term. Don't worry, there is still hope. NTU for example has a period from 15th of April to 5th of June for students who received their offer letters to accept or reject. So if those students reject, the offer will be automatically passed to another person. The same goes to NUS. So don't give up yet . Hope to see you in Singapore.

Regards Calvin

QUOTE(24wishes @ Apr 13 2009, 11:44 PM)

Hey pink. What do you mean some already received their results and are waiting for the offer letter? As in their status via the website says they are accepted?

That's pretty fast though, considering they said the outcome would be around mid May. Ah, no wonder! 5As candidates. ><

It'll be so cool if both of us get in. Guess we share most of it in common; results, achievements, probability of getting in. My prayers and wishes that you get into FASS too.

Hey if both of us get in lets rendezvous there! Hahaha Gosh I'm talking as though we're most likely getting it. Least the feeling is nice. Puts me on leave from all the tension and depression.

Good luck to both of us! Not forgetting the others too

Hello Cal and Adrian,

Yes some STPM students checked their application results and it was furnished with information of the course they have been offered as well as when the offer letter was sent to them and when they are expected to reach them i want to know my results as soon as possible, but at the same time i feel that i'm not ready for them either. hehe

Anyway, I really hope me and Adrian will be able to join Calvin in Singapore. Wouldn't it be fun to arrange a LY gathering there and get our senior forummers to show us around? (wah, ambitious! )

Note that MUET does not matter at all. You will need to take an entry english qualification test when you come into NUS or NTU. Those who fail the entry english test, which most malaysians normally do, will have to take extra english course for 1 semester.

The english course is actually pretty good, it's different from the usual english course. You actually can learn something new even though you might have mastered english languange pretty well already.

Not that i am against you, but is it not entirely right for you to say that MUET does not matter at all in gaining admission to both Unis?

I mean, certainly to a specific extent, it does contribute in some way. Otherwise, why would they even ask for it.

Besides, I have heard a few stories from my seniors that MUET results do assist us, especially the ones with in-the-middle-cgpas.

I'm not doubting your opinions, but let's just say to some of us here, we're relying on the extra essentials like these to be granted admission. It's good to be down to earth, but to say that it's as good as dead, it would not be that comforting to certain people, especially when it really does matter even for a bit.

My two cents on the matter!

Cheers!

Btw, what do you actually learn from the exam you took? I never heard of a test that actually teaches you something. Rather intriguing! Haha

Not that i am against you, but is it not entirely right for you to say that MUET does not matter at all in gaining admission to both Unis?

I mean, certainly to a specific extent, it does contribute in some way. Otherwise, why would they even ask for it.

Besides, I have heard a few stories from my seniors that MUET results do assist us, especially the ones with in-the-middle-cgpas.

I'm not doubting your opinions, but let's just say to some of us here, we're relying on the extra essentials like these to be granted admission. It's good to be down to earth, but to say that it's as good as dead, it would not be that comforting to certain people, especially when it really does matter even for a bit.

My two cents on the matter!

Cheers!

Btw, what do you actually learn from the exam you took? I never heard of a test that actually teaches you something. Rather intriguing! Haha

You're right, MUET does matter for those in the middle cgpas and also for those applying for extremely competitive courses like Law, Medicine, Pharmacy ( Band 6 is a minimum ) . I did not say i learnt from the "exam", i said i learn something new from the extra english course i had to take in NUS. There was a lot of focus on academic writing, argumentative writing etc. It at least helped me to identify the usual problems i have in writing.

Btw, for those contemplating between NUS and NTU, especially for guys. Please come to NUS, the chicks here are

It takes 4 years to complete an engineering course in both NUS and NTU.

I hope NUS accepts me so i can add to their chick list ahahhah! (jk? )

24 wishes, or anyone else in our batch. I applied for USM for local uni. I'm applying for their Humanties (arts) department but i just recieved an sms today to take a munsyl exam. I'm not entirely sure, but i thought that exam was for science students.

songhang< Oh! Those kind of writing! I've seen a couple of my friends who are already doing their degree contemplating it. It's really different and I wholly agree that you learn something from it. Apologies for the misunderstood of exam instead of lesson.

pink< I too hope and pray that you will be able to join their chicks club. HAHAHAHAH! (jk too)

Cheers

The worried and depressed me

Added on April 16, 2009, 2:36 amCrap, feeling so bogged-down now.

Just read the thread on last year's admission. Apparently, soonghan89 did better than me, 3As 1B and even has a gold for physics olympiad.

With such qualifications he still got rejected into NTU. Courses he applied are almost the same as me. Only difference is math science as my first choice.

Feeling so sad right now. No one to turn to. Just need to voice out here. Unfortunately, i doubt anyone is hanging around this part of the forum at this hour of the day.

I hope NUS accepts me so i can add to their chick list doh.gif ahahhah! (jk? tongue.gif)

24 wishes, or anyone else in our batch. I applied for USM for local uni. I'm applying for their Humanties (arts) department but i just recieved an sms today to take a munsyl exam. I'm not entirely sure, but i thought that exam was for science students.

Kindly advise, anyone biggrin.gif will do a lowyat search meanwhile

Haha. Hey Fern, so you are not hoping to get into NTU chick list? Everyone is wishing to go NUS except me . Lesser chick makes you more special. LOL

QUOTE

Crap, feeling so bogged-down now.

Just read the thread on last year's admission. Apparently, soonghan89 did better than me, 3As 1B and even has a gold for physics olympiad.

With such qualifications he still got rejected into NTU. Courses he applied are almost the same as me. Only difference is math science as my first choice.

Feeling so sad right now. No one to turn to. Just need to voice out here. Unfortunately, i doubt anyone is hanging around this part of the forum at this hour of the day.

My heart just got hit by a submarine fueled with depression.

Did that even make any sense?

Whatever....

PS# Sry for the rambling....

Chill man, It is not over yet.In the mean time you can read some of these

Haha. Hey Fern, so you are not hoping to get into NTU chick list? Everyone is wishing to go NUS except me . Lesser chick makes you more special. LOL

Hiya Cal,I applied for NTU too! but NTU is more of an engineering uni. I did some reading and many people can generally agree that NUS has a better course for their humanities studies. Haih, don't know. Don't let me count my chickens before they hatch,I'd be ecstatic to get inside any uni in singapore at this point if only to be like you, to know you've been accepted to your dream school

QUOTE(24wishes @ Apr 15 2009, 02:17 PM)

Added on April 16, 2009, 2:36 amCrap, feeling so bogged-down now.

Just read the thread on last year's admission. Apparently, soonghan89 did better than me, 3As 1B and even has a gold for physics olympiad.

With such qualifications he still got rejected into NTU. Courses he applied are almost the same as me. Only difference is math science as my first choice.

Feeling so sad right now. No one to turn to. Just need to voice out here. Unfortunately, i doubt anyone is hanging around this part of the forum at this hour of the day.

My heart just got hit by a submarine fueled with depression.

Did that even make any sense?

Whatever....

PS# Sry for the rambling....

Adrian! Don't give up. I'm going to squeeze every ounce of optimism I can out of you! I'm going to drive that submarine into warmer shores! Never say die before you are actually dead! haha, soonghan is an over-achiever his marks are not the bench-mark of your course, so don't completely give up yet okay. Do you think your marks are in the bell-curve?

And i *think* you have experience in an Olympiad, that counts for something too! I only represented my state in a Anti-Dadah campaign my biggest achievement wish i didn't concentrate so much on school based activities =/

If you're a goner so am I. Don't break my heart man

ps: I'm on another forum discussing NUS admissions results. A 5A, band 6 student who got her results is asking me how i did for stpm. Please, where can I hide my face

Anybody here is UK A-level holder? I have seen the cut-off grade for NUS, NTU and SMU but I have no idea how is the UK A-level determine since it's different format with SG A-level. Is it count as CGPA? then how is the point determine for each grade in UK A-level?

Hi pink. I am grateful for the support. Forgive me if I have accidentally pulled you down a little. It would help if you could transfer some of that strength to me. Haha...

Yea, I know i'm still in the bell curve, but i use songhan as a reference because we are similar; from the courses we chose to the better grades he have and not forgetting, he himself is a gold medalist for physics olympiad.

The only course different from his would be Math Science. I heard math science is pretty solid in NTU (base on the link given by w00ty. So things don't look too bright for me at the moment.

I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble or dampen the spirit of hope that harbours deeply in their cores, but upon seeing this and base on rational judgment, it is truly arduous for me to feel more confident.

Thankfully, with the comfort I get from you people, I will continue to pour hope, every ounce of optimism, just like you said pink, into the desired.

Seems like NUS is my only hope for Singapore now. I think you stand a quite a chance to get into FASS pink, considering what tangier has said with his experience and stories. FoS however, remains a question to me.

PS# good read over at the links you shared w00ty. One of the link was about a dude successfully getting into math science in NTU. Wanted to ask him how did he fared for his A-levels but after seeing how inactive he is base on his post, I guess I helplessly just have to leave it to time to unfold my questions.

Hi pink. I am grateful for the support. Forgive me if I have accidentally pulled you down a little. It would help if you could transfer some of that strength to me. Haha...

Yea, I know i'm still in the bell curve, but i use songhan as a reference because we are similar; from the courses we chose to the better grades he have and not forgetting, he himself is a gold medalist for physics olympiad.

The only course different from his would be Math Science. I heard math science is pretty solid in NTU (base on the link given by w00ty. So things don't look too bright for me at the moment.

I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble or dampen the spirit of hope that harbours deeply in their cores, but upon seeing this and base on rational judgment, it is truly arduous for me to feel more confident.

Thankfully, with the comfort I get from you people, I will continue to pour hope, every ounce of optimism, just like you said pink, into the desired.

Seems like NUS is my only hope for Singapore now. I think you stand a quite a chance to get into FASS pink, considering what tangier has said with his experience and stories. FoS however, remains a question to me.

PS# good read over at the links you shared w00ty. One of the link was about a dude successfully getting into math science in NTU. Wanted to ask him how did he fared for his A-levels but after seeing how inactive he is base on his post, I guess I helplessly just have to leave it to time to unfold my questions.

Anybody here is UK A-level holder? I have seen the cut-off grade for NUS, NTU and SMU but I have no idea how is the UK A-level determine since it's different format with SG A-level. Is it count as CGPA? then how is the point determine for each grade in UK A-level?

Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels should be similar (or same?) to UK A-Levels i think. Anyway, you should use it as a rough bench mark to where you stand right now

I've seen the link, and actively commented xD I want to see more Lowyat-ers applying for Sg uni's! we can share our ups (and downs)

QUOTE(24wishes @ Apr 16 2009, 01:10 PM)

Hi pink. I am grateful for the support. Forgive me if I have accidentally pulled you down a little. It would help if you could transfer some of that strength to me. Haha...

Yea, I know i'm still in the bell curve, but i use songhan as a reference because we are similar; from the courses we chose to the better grades he have and not forgetting, he himself is a gold medalist for physics olympiad.

The only course different from his would be Math Science. I heard math science is pretty solid in NTU (base on the link given by w00ty. So things don't look too bright for me at the moment.

I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble or dampen the spirit of hope that harbours deeply in their cores, but upon seeing this and base on rational judgment, it is truly arduous for me to feel more confident.

Thankfully, with the comfort I get from you people, I will continue to pour hope, every ounce of optimism, just like you said pink, into the desired.

Seems like NUS is my only hope for Singapore now. I think you stand a quite a chance to get into FASS pink, considering what tangier has said with his experience and stories. FoS however, remains a question to me.

PS# good read over at the links you shared w00ty. One of the link was about a dude successfully getting into math science in NTU. Wanted to ask him how did he fared for his A-levels but after seeing how inactive he is base on his post, I guess I helplessly just have to leave it to time to unfold my questions.

I've heard rumours that NUS is harder to get into than NTU. I base this just on rumours though and i personally feel NTU is a better engineering school (based on other people's experience haha) So I feel good vibes of you getting in too!

Thank you for your kind encouragement Brian PM me withing the same hour you receive any news!

Hiya Cal,I applied for NTU too! but NTU is more of an engineering uni. I did some reading and many people can generally agree that NUS has a better course for their humanities studies. Haih, don't know. Don't let me count my chickens before they hatch,I'd be ecstatic to get inside any uni in singapore at this point if only to be like you, to know you've been accepted to your dream school Adrian! Don't give up. I'm going to squeeze every ounce of optimism I can out of you! I'm going to drive that submarine into warmer shores! Never say die before you are actually dead! haha, soonghan is an over-achiever his marks are not the bench-mark of your course, so don't completely give up yet okay. Do you think your marks are in the bell-curve?

And i *think* you have experience in an Olympiad, that counts for something too! I only represented my state in a Anti-Dadah campaign my biggest achievement wish i didn't concentrate so much on school based activities =/

If you're a goner so am I. Don't break my heart man

ps: I'm on another forum discussing NUS admissions results. A 5A, band 6 student who got her results is asking me how i did for stpm. Please, where can I hide my face

recomers generally got better results than lowyatians, mabbe bcos of the fact that lowyat is heavily kopitiam-styled, while recom is more for education purpose.

pink< No doubt on me being the sensitive one. I'm generally that kind of person. luls....

My ears are familiar with the rumour too; NTU being the easier one to get into. However, I think such speculations turns rather invalid lately.

If we analyse the intake of 08, it seems that it is easier to gain NUS' admission. The other way round for NTU though.

Previous years before 08' shows that NTU's the less difficult one.

Wonder what caused the change. I may be wrong in this. Correct me if anyone has a better opinion.

Oh, NTU is definitely the better engineering school. But with my results, obtaining an engineering offer would be hard. That's why most of my choices (especially my first) are Science courses like applied physics/maths.

I recall someone here talking about discretionary admission. There is a section in that link describing the things they consider for admission under D.A. They said you have to fill up the part about DA in the online application form to be considered, but so far I do not recall seeing a DA section at all how do personally apply for this (as a back up plan since i'm still waiting for my results)

Hope someone can better clarify this, I have active participation in at least 3 different charity programmes! Very excited at the thought that good karma can be useful

Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels should be similar (or same?) to UK A-Levels i think. Anyway, you should use it as a rough bench mark to where you stand right now

Thanks for reply and sorry for late respone, I saw there is a question ask similar to me in NTU's FAQ section. NTU answered that applicants may use the best three A2 grades(CIE A-level) compare with SG's H2 grade. Example: the 90th percentile for Business in NTU is AAA/A, which means AAAB or AAA grade in CIE A-level(or others) should be equivalent to it. Not really sure about comparing the H1 grade with others A-level.

I have received mails neither SG unis too. Assume what Tangiers said, this is the last week or maybe next week for NTU mails their letters to ideal candidates. After that, perhaps I have to think other schools.

Once again sorry for my inferior english! I'm working hard to improve it now

I think he got it by email, or at least, NTU websites seem very adamant about the fact they would email applicants about their results.

I thought rejected application results tend to come out the last (Since there are people which might reject the offer by NTU which opens up spaces for others)

I applied with AS result as I'm sitting for A2 in a month or so, I think NTU made changes to their websites after their application closed. There's this new clause I don't remember reading when I applied.

"If your actual A Level results are released in or after August 2009, you will be considered for admission on a case by case basis only upon receipt of your actual A Level results. Provisional offer is not given and our term commences in early August 2009."

Base on that, I pretty much have to wait till I get my A2 result before knowing the result. It seems a little ridiculous to me, anyone that get accepted then would barely have time for actual preperation.

Mine still hasn't updated. So I suppose I need to wait for my full result . Guess i'm in for a long wait even after my A2.

@cycornnot to demoralize you or anything, based on all the informations I can find online, it pretty much means your not the "first" batch of accepted applicants. If there's spaces opening up, you might get it.

I don't know really, I think it would depend on what subject did you apply for, If you applied for science subject, i think it would be highly competitive as their ranked quite high for their natural science-based courses.

Whereas for their social science subjects, it's probably alot less competitive, and easier to get into.

I think he got it by email, or at least, NTU websites seem very adamant about the fact they would email applicants about their results.

I thought rejected application results tend to come out the last (Since there are people which might reject the offer by NTU which opens up spaces for others)

I applied with AS result as I'm sitting for A2 in a month or so, I think NTU made changes to their websites after their application closed. There's this new clause I don't remember reading when I applied.

"If your actual A Level results are released in or after August 2009, you will be considered for admission on a case by case basis only upon receipt of your actual A Level results. Provisional offer is not given and our term commences in early August 2009."

Base on that, I pretty much have to wait till I get my A2 result before knowing the result. It seems a little ridiculous to me, anyone that get accepted then would barely have time for actual preperation.

That was what I've been wondering about too =/Does that mean that they'll only process yr application after they've received yr AS & A2 results?Anybody else here that applied for NUS/NTU using AS results? Mind sharing the process & relevant details etc.Thanks a lot for you help! =)

hey guys the application result from NTU is outi got computer science instead of my first choice, business...TT

I'm also out few hours ago, I also being offer my 2nd choice (Mathematics & Economics) instead of my first choice: business!!! Wah!!, I'm really want first choice because the exemption for actuarial professional exams so attract me and the duration to finish the course only 3 years!! Mathematics & Economics study 4 years lah!!! Although this course also capable for Actuarial field but require more hard work after graduation. My mood now is sooooo blurrr!!!! Expire of reply for acceptance on 27 May!!! Left not more than 1 month to decide!!!!

Any experienced fellows know about the process of appeal? Please tell me

That was what I've been wondering about too =/Does that mean that they'll only process yr application after they've received yr AS & A2 results?Anybody else here that applied for NUS/NTU using AS results? Mind sharing the process & relevant details etc.Thanks a lot for you help! =)

Well based on how things are turning out so far, I suppose we'll be getting the answer around August, If I'm not mistaken A2 result would be out around mid-late August. Wait till you get the exam result slip, get your college to certify them and send it to NTU(or just ask whether your college would do the favor of sending it). They would then consider your application on a case by case basis. Simple to say, it's highly unlikely for us to get any spots, since we would pretty much be joining in the class after everyone has started. We'd be the add-ons.

@zidane, just mail them and inquire whether you can switch majors after getting in there, I think you can request for a change after your first year (With good results). and isn't 27 May more than one month?

@dobbydds Haha! I just realize it, don't know why there was a mindset in my mind about this time was already end of the month and forgot there was another week still. Thanks for your suggestion! If I'm not mistaken, you can only switch from higher competitive course to a lower competitive course. I will still try to mail them and ask too.

I have a question about the schorlarship and QET. The mail from NTU didn't mention anything about QET and my schorlarship. When I login into NTU id, I noticed that my schorlapship has been removed and added the QET. I clicked on QET to check for the status whether I have to sit for it or not but there was only showed my IELTS results (writing band score only) and nothing there told about the necessary for QET.

The questions are how/when are SG unis inform you about the QET and do they offer the schorlarship together with the first offer letter? If this is the answer, is that means I have not being offered any schorlarship?

First of all , the duration for the NTU course is 3 years whereas NUS is 4 years. Secondly, NTU offers 4 majors(actuarial science, banking and finance, marketing and tourism) while NUS offers 5 ( Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations & Supply Chain Management). As a whole, i assume NUS is more prestigious than NTU, as their university ranking is higher. However, I'm not too sure about which business school is more superior..

First of all , the duration for the NTU course is 3 years whereas NUS is 4 years. Secondly, NTU offers 4 majors(actuarial science, banking and finance, marketing and tourism) while NUS offers 5 ( Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations & Supply Chain Management). As a whole, i assume NUS is more prestigious than NTU, as their university ranking is higher. However, I'm not too sure about which business school is more superior..

Don't be misguided by the 3 or 4 years thingy. The last time i heard, NTU biz is 3 years direct honours while NUS is 3 years without honors. The extra one year is indeed for honours and only qualified students can go for the last year(i think at least gpa 3.0). Not sure if the system has changed. But i am quite surprised with everyone's mentality thinking that higher ranking in the world = better. You got to go for specific ranking instead of overall. For instance, NTU MBA is higher than NUS MBA in terms of ranking. When it comes to choosing course that you want, you got to find out each university's strength and weakness instead of assuming ranking means everything. I used to have this kind of mindset too b4 i came to singapore to do my diploma. When you are here, you will start to know more. If you plan to work in Singapore, you might be surprised if NTU or SMU biz fresh graduates gets higher pay than you one day. But at the end of the day, everything still boils down to whether which class of honours you are getting. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AGAIN FOR GAINING ADMISSION = )

Will you appeal for reconsider the first choice? Because I may do that too if the other Uni's offers also worse off to me then perhaps just stick for the Bsc(Hon) Mathematics & Economics.

Anyone here know how is the career opportunity for this combination? (I know only about financial industry, goverment sector, actuarial field(maybe), bank)And what are the possible benefits to obtain a Honour degree beside direct further to phd & higher chance to obtain a job.

Will you appeal for reconsider the first choice? Because I may do that too if the other Uni's offers also worse off to me then perhaps just stick for the Bsc(Hon) Mathematics & Economics.

Anyone here know how is the career opportunity for this combination? (I know only about financial industry, goverment sector, actuarial field(maybe), bank)And what are the possible benefits to obtain a Honour degree beside direct further to phd & higher chance to obtain a job.

Perhaps higher pay or higher chance to get into a prestigious company? But the current trend in Singapore seems weird. I have seen engineering graduates working in financial sector or business graduates working in totally irrelevant sector. Maybe its all about diversity nowadays. So its better to know a bit of everything

Normally if u want to change your course you got to reapply again after your first year under Category E.

Gratz to you that you finally can do your degree in your dream school I'm still waiting NUS and SMU offer letters, wondering what happen to my applications.

QUOTE(w00ty @ Apr 24 2009, 10:37 AM)

Congrats to all of you = ). Haha Fern which course did u get? NTU business course is quite renowned in Singapore

Thank you Zidane and W00t! I was offered my first and only choice, Arts and Social Science.

I agree with the statement that NTU has better business and engineering courses. Am unsure about the other courses though.

But as for myself, I will be studying Sociology and NUS is the best place in the region for that course. Their faculty proffesor was from Cambridge and the University itself had invested alot on Asian Studies

Me and 23* Wishes are going to in Singapore, who else is with us! (pm me and share the joy!)

Toi, Cycorn and anyone else waiting for results, I wish you only the very best news from NUS! Hang in there!!!!

Well based on how things are turning out so far, I suppose we'll be getting the answer around August, If I'm not mistaken A2 result would be out around mid-late August. Wait till you get the exam result slip, get your college to certify them and send it to NTU(or just ask whether your college would do the favor of sending it). They would then consider your application on a case by case basis. Simple to say, it's highly unlikely for us to get any spots, since we would pretty much be joining in the class after everyone has started. We'd be the add-ons.

Hm so does that mean that it'll be better if we start applying only when we've got our complete Alevel results? then wait till next year Aug only enter Uni?

w00ty are you a current student there? i don't care, must party! i missed out on college for stpm!!! xD

i applied for USP too, anyone else?

Oh i took my diploma in Singapore for 3 years. Didn't get to enjoy much cause i was rushing here and there to settle the banks thingy, tuition grant thingy, student pass and all that. But now that i have experience, i don't need to worry that much. Hehe. You guys are taking bus there or your parents are driving you there? PARTY!!!! WHERE? !! hahaha

Hi guys!Did I hear there's gonna be a party??? :D:DSorry pink! I was too preoccupied with admission issues. Couldn't find the time to visit the forum. And yeah! I got my first choice, Science in NUS. Got rejected by NTU though, but that's rather expected I guess.

As much as I feel thrilled about the whole thing, I'm very aware of the competition that lies ahead. Like what tangiers told me before, getting into Science is the easy part, its staying and excelling that's difficult.

I'm taking up Mathematical Science/Applied Math when I go into NUS. I am prepared for competition, but didn't expect that my competition is going to be with students from China. Unfortunately for me, it's most probable that I am taking classes with them considering Quantitative Finance and Applied Maths both share the same basic requirement subjects. From what i have heard, these people are like hungry vultures. They'll do whatever it takes to get what they want. I heard they have almost perfect results; ie 100 marks >< This matters to me because they'll be the one affecting the graphs. Lols...

I was feeling a bit beaten and demoralize for a good couple of minutes when I discovered about this awhile ago. I think the problem with me is that I easily feel afraid. I keep telling myself that I'm definitely not one of those gifted mathematical geniuses and that has dampen my confidence by a lot.

Thankfully, I started feeling much better after talking to my loved ones. They were realistic and at the same time supportive. Not only that, friends around have helped me revive my confidence and rid the worry that haunts me.

Tangiers, thank you for telling me that i'm not chasing the competition but chasing the dream. It made me think less about the giants I am about to go up against and focus more on what's important, my education. I got a little carried away with my thoughts and feared that I may fail because I cannot withstand the battlefield.

I'm shunning away the pessimism and going back to appreciating the fact that i was given the chance to enroll in NUS now. I may not have done well like my peers, and i know Applied Math is going to be one tough course to handle, but it is what i have wished for and I should just bravely fight to secure this dream of mine this time.

To those who may be feeling the same way like i do, do stop worrying and being afraid. It will only deteriorate your motivation and determination in pursuing what you want. In my case, I freight of the intense competition. But like what my mother said, "you might never know. they may be gifted, but everyone has their own strength. You might just find yours somewhere down the road later on. Most importantly, you do not give up the first step to the things you have always wished and desired for".

Oh i took my diploma in Singapore for 3 years. Didn't get to enjoy much cause i was rushing here and there to settle the banks thingy, tuition grant thingy, student pass and all that. But now that i have experience, i don't need to worry that much. Hehe. You guys are taking bus there or your parents are driving you there? PARTY!!!! WHERE? !! hahaha

Hi guys!Did I hear there's gonna be a party??? :D:DSorry pink! I was too preoccupied with admission issues. Couldn't find the time to visit the forum. And yeah! I got my first choice, Science in NUS. Got rejected by NTU though, but that's rather expected I guess.

As much as I feel thrilled about the whole thing, I'm very aware of the competition that lies ahead. Like what tangiers told me before, getting into Science is the easy part, its staying and excelling that's difficult.

I'm taking up Mathematical Science/Applied Math when I go into NUS. I am prepared for competition, but didn't expect that my competition is going to be with students from China. Unfortunately for me, it's most probable that I am taking classes with them considering Quantitative Finance and Applied Maths both share the same basic requirement subjects. From what i have heard, these people are like hungry vultures. They'll do whatever it takes to get what they want. I heard they have almost perfect results; ie 100 marks >< This matters to me because they'll be the one affecting the graphs. Lols...

I was feeling a bit beaten and demoralize for a good couple of minutes when I discovered about this awhile ago. I think the problem with me is that I easily feel afraid. I keep telling myself that I'm definitely not one of those gifted mathematical geniuses and that has dampen my confidence by a lot.

Thankfully, I started feeling much better after talking to my loved ones. They were realistic and at the same time supportive. Not only that, friends around have helped me revive my confidence and rid the worry that haunts me.

Tangiers, thank you for telling me that i'm not chasing the competition but chasing the dream. It made me think less about the giants I am about to go up against and focus more on what's important, my education. I got a little carried away with my thoughts and feared that I may fail because I cannot withstand the battlefield.

I'm shunning away the pessimism and going back to appreciating the fact that i was given the chance to enroll in NUS now. I may not have done well like my peers, and i know Applied Math is going to be one tough course to handle, but it is what i have wished for and I should just bravely fight to secure this dream of mine this time.

To those who may be feeling the same way like i do, do stop worrying and being afraid. It will only deteriorate your motivation and determination in pursuing what you want. In my case, I freight of the intense competition. But like what my mother said, "you might never know. they may be gifted, but everyone has their own strength. You might just find yours somewhere down the road later on. Most importantly, you do not give up the first step to the things you have always wished and desired for".

Ah! Enough is enough! I've accepted the offer and am preparing myself to head south! Those who are going, see you there!

And pink! I almost forgot. Down to 23* wishes already. Eh wait.. to be exact, it's 22*wishes

Cheers to the road ahead!

Wow, that's very inspiring! I felt the same way as you did - afraid, very afraid. I was offered to study Pharmacy in NUS. I was happy because it was my second choice. Then after awhile, it finally sunk in.. that I would have to compete with a lot of students as this course is very competitive. I was afraid that I would flunk my exams and drop out. It haunted me and I started worrying. I started to question myself and doubt my capabilities. Thankfully, I had my share of support group. And after reading what you said and especially what your mom said, I felt better. Those are wise words coming from your mom. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, that's very inspiring! I felt the same way as you did - afraid, very afraid. I was offered to study Pharmacy in NUS. I was happy because it was my second choice. Then after awhile, it finally sunk in.. that I would have to compete with a lot of students as this course is very competitive. I was afraid that I would flunk my exams and drop out. It haunted me and I started worrying. I started to question myself and doubt my capabilities. Thankfully, I had my share of support group. And after reading what you said and especially what your mom said, I felt better. Those are wise words coming from your mom. Thanks for sharing!

Pharmacy in NUS You should in outstanding and extraordinary in your academic and non-academic performances! Gratz to you, can you share your application in my thread? or else here

depend what course are you going to apply.For the NUS, the lowest possible cgpa was 3.02 for nursing and NTU was 3.21 for communication studies but all this figures were last year admission and may not reflect the current situation.

Chemical Engineering has a long history in NUS and the admission is very competitive as well compare with NTU. So, if you want to have a better teaching experience and competitive phenomena then go for NUS i think? Or else you want to be trained as a engineer rather than a reseacher, NTU may be a good choice.

So far, I have been listening a lot of people going to NUS. Is there anyone going to NTU?

hey guys, i jz started to do stpm n my aim is to enter NUS/NTU to pursue engineering course, its my oni reason to do stpm. Im so keen for it n i dun wanna fail!any tips/advices would b helpful, like wats the criteria to enter ths unis, hw to do well in stpm, hw to score in muet, hw to get a better cocu achievements(my cocu in hi sch sucks! 5.2! darn it)...abg2 dan kakak2 yg pandai belaka, tolonglah adik ni yg berpengalaman cetek I WANT TO ENTER NUS/NTU! I SHALL NOT FAIL!

hey, u staying in campus next sem? do u know of anyone planning for off campus accomodation? i'm just looking for one in the coming sem. sry TS it's a bit off topic.

Sry tread hijack I am staying on-campus next sem, luckily managed to get it. Among my friends I know of one girl looking for off-campus accom... Not sure whether she's found it yet or not though. In any case, good luck with your search!

@pinknotebookHi! Accepted into FASS? Don't close your mind to other majors yet... Got many avenues to explore in that faculty!

Haha, yes frankly I was interested in 4 different majors - Sociology, Social Work, South East Asian Studies and English . But Sociology seemed to be most flexible career wise. They have many, many interesting modules too

I read somewhere that we(FASS students) have to choose our Majors first though, prior to registration for CORS.

And speaking of CORS, I read the website through and still feel very confused about the system. Furthermore there wasn't any deeper explanation on the modules provided so i don't know how to even start choosing when all i have is the module title xD

Also blur about CAPS system! haha, so much to learn and get used to.

Oh and last but not least - Since you are a senior in NUS, will you be attending the welcome tea session later this month?

@a3e:

Wahai adik,

if you look around the thread using the search button there are many threads yang telah ditubuhkan to discuss MUET + STPM strategies.

As for co-cu, my personal opinion is that when you are form 6, it's really really simple to get BOD positions xD I was never a President for any organization from form 1 -5. Tetapi once i got to form 6, i terus became a President for 3 different societies

hi.i am admitting into nus fass this coming august also.lols.plan to major in econs.But i guess u onli can declare ur major end of 1st year.1st year we have to do exposure modules to see what we are reli interested in.=)

Haha, yes frankly I was interested in 4 different majors - Sociology, Social Work, South East Asian Studies and English . But Sociology seemed to be most flexible career wise. They have many, many interesting modules too

I read somewhere that we(FASS students) have to choose our Majors first though, prior to registration for CORS.

And speaking of CORS, I read the website through and still feel very confused about the system. Furthermore there wasn't any deeper explanation on the modules provided so i don't know how to even start choosing when all i have is the module title xD

Also blur about CAPS system! haha, so much to learn and get used to.

Oh and last but not least - Since you are a senior in NUS, will you be attending the welcome tea session later this month?

It's good to see a Malaysian interested in other stuff at FASS besides econs (no offense to amdphenom ). As he says though, you have about a year to decide your major IINM. First year FASS students take various exposure (introductory) modules from the many depts in FASS. I myself have tried English, English Lit, Philosophy, and Econs. I'm not sure about the career flexibility of FASS majors though haha

Don't worry about CORS. You'll get used to it eventually, everybody does. You can always ask seniors you meet during orientation week. For explanations on modules, you can search about the faculty website. Usually every module offered will have a description there. CAPS is really quite easy too... It's very similar to any university's GPA system. Just search around on google to read more.

I'm not going for the welcome tea session. Didn't know there was such a thing until I read about it here....

@xxAC3xxAcademics is the strongest factor for gaining admission into Singapore universities, especially for Engineering. Get 4.0 in stpm!!

if you look around the thread using the search button there are many threads yang telah ditubuhkan to discuss MUET + STPM strategies.

As for co-cu, my personal opinion is that when you are form 6, it's really really simple to get BOD positions xD I was never a President for any organization from form 1 -5. Tetapi once i got to form 6, i terus became a President for 3 different societies

wah! this thread is about NTU admission but now it seems like NUS admission thread. By the way, who are going to apply tuition fee loan/study loan/work study scheme/busaries and so on? would like to hear the process and experience from seniors.

@aC3: because my internet speak not as l33t as you ahahahah, all the best with STPM! In both NUS + NTU application form they don't look for co-cu CGPA, but more of international/national achievement. Try for Olympiads especially. So still got chance, go for it!

@zidane: Lol, i am so sorry

NUS sent a very detailed guide to their undergraduates. The following is the best my memory can remember because i left my guide at home:

-MOE grant details will be given on our registration date (late July)-Tuition loan has to be applied from banks latest by 1st August-work study scheme is under financial aid category, still waiting to hear from them if i am even accepted

NUS sent a very detailed guide to their undergraduates. The following is the best my memory can remember because i left my guide at home:

-MOE grant details will be given on our registration date (late July)-Tuition loan has to be applied from banks latest by 1st August-work study scheme is under financial aid category, still waiting to hear from them if i am even accepted

Just a little addition to what Fern have said. You need one guarantor (either Singapore Citizen or PR) for both your tuition loan and MOE grant

Another thing is about the study loan. I don't know about NUS, but NTU due date for study loan is 30 June. And before obtain SL, we have to approve for TFL first. There is gonna be a lot of thing to apply like student pass, immigration thing, medical examination, and so on....

Another thing is about the study loan. I don't know about NUS, but NTU due date for study loan is 30 June. And before obtain SL, we have to approve for TFL first. There is gonna be a lot of thing to apply like student pass, immigration thing, medical examination, and so on....

I'm not quite sure about the study loan and tuition fee loan... but for things like student pass, medical examination and administration... the seniors here will help you with the procedures if you join the Malaysian orientation camp. =)

I'm not quite sure about the study loan and tuition fee loan... but for things like student pass, medical examination and administration... the seniors here will help you with the procedures if you join the Malaysian orientation camp. =)

Not sure about NUS... but in NTU, there are Malaysian student organizations. They organize freshman orientation camps for Malaysian freshmen. Basically the Malaysian seniors here will assist you in your administration procedures and at the same time let you mix around with other Malaysian freshmen through the camp. =)

They only send the pamphlet if the offer is being accepted right? I still hold my offer until 15may or 20may first for NUS reply. If NUS still have no news after these days, then I will straight accept the NTU offer.

They only send the pamphlet if the offer is being accepted right? I still hold my offer until 15may or 20may first for NUS reply. If NUS still have no news after these days, then I will straight accept the NTU offer.

haihzzzz, i juz go rejected by NUS..sighanyway, i think ur application outcome will be coming out this few days

hey guys, those who got into NUS/NTU engineering course, could u plz tell me bout ur stpm/a-level resuls n ur cocu achievements a bit? so that i could work myself up to par...

im in NUS going to 2nd year, engineering.I'll say for cocu, dont worry about it so much. I believe they do not bother about it as much as your academic results. Unless you're talking about scholarship then different case

As for stpm, i would say 3.85 for a safe entry to most engineering courses. Chem engine, my friend who got 3.92 couldn't get it as first choice - more competitive obviously.

Like some have mentioned here, try to get into those olympiad competitions or equivalent etc.

Really!? SPMS students will meet SoE students? By the way, is NTU only reveal your academic results after each semester finished? How about the normal test? Because if I don't know where is my standard is, it's gonna be killing me man! where I have to know by myself. And also about the hall of residents, can I change my hall to another hall for the reason of closer to my school?

Really!? SPMS students will meet SoE students? By the way, is NTU only reveal your academic results after each semester finished? How about the normal test? Because if I don't know where is my standard is, it's gonna be killing me man! where I have to know by myself. And also about the hall of residents, can I change my hall to another hall for the reason of closer to my school?

Ahaha, not in class, but we're all going to stay in the same campus... a meal or two together, why not? =)

Your examination results for each semester will be released around 1 month after your exams. During the main semester, you will have quizzes which will contribute to your final grades... you'll get a rough idea on where you stand after the quizzes. But never ever neglect doing your past year papers, those are very important.

As for the hall... you get to apply to any hall you want at the beginning of each academic year. Just choose a hall that is nearer to your school if distance is really an issue for you. Personally I don't think it will be that big an issue because there will be free shuttle bus to ferry you around everyday except Sunday.

hey guys, those who got into NUS/NTU engineering course, could u plz tell me bout ur stpm/a-level resuls n ur cocu achievements a bit? so that i could work myself up to par...

From what i have seen this year.Priority is given to students who had studied 4 academic subject(excluding pengajian am) in a-level/STPM for competitive course,ie:medicine,pharmacy, dentistry or even business. Thus, i would highly recommend you to study 4 subjects in alvl as it is pretty easy to score straight A as long as u put in more effort and practice more on past papers.

Ahaha, not in class, but we're all going to stay in the same campus... a meal or two together, why not? =)

Your examination results for each semester will be released around 1 month after your exams. During the main semester, you will have quizzes which will contribute to your final grades... you'll get a rough idea on where you stand after the quizzes. But never ever neglect doing your past year papers, those are very important.

As for the hall... you get to apply to any hall you want at the beginning of each academic year. Just choose a hall that is nearer to your school if distance is really an issue for you. Personally I don't think it will be that big an issue because there will be free shuttle bus to ferry you around everyday except Sunday.

oh!! really thanks for telling me. But how is the quiz contribute to final grade? let say 20%? I thought the bus is going to charge around SD$0.5 per travel? If it is free, then it is not a problem. About the hall, I saw the NTU's website and says that freshmen have no authority to choose which room/hall are going to stay in the first year? Only the exception reasoning of price is allow to change hall only.

oh!! really thanks for telling me. But how is the quiz contribute to final grade? let say 20%? I thought the bus is going to charge around SD$0.5 per travel? If it is free, then it is not a problem. About the hall, I saw the NTU's website and says that freshmen have no authority to choose which room/hall are going to stay in the first year? Only the exception reasoning of price is allow to change hall only.

Around 20 to 30% usually I would say... depending on the subject.

The internal shuttle bus is free. Naturally if you want to take the bus to go out of NTU, you'd have to pay. But we'll leave that till when you actually come here. =P

Yes, for freshmen, they usually just allocate the halls. I guess it's because all the freshmen are guaranteed rooms and they wouldn't want all the rooms in certain few halls to be fully taken up by freshmen.

From what i have seen this year.Priority is given to students who had studied 4 academic subject(excluding pengajian am) in a-level/STPM for competitive course,ie:medicine,pharmacy, dentistry or even business. Thus, i would highly recommend you to study 4 subjects in alvl as it is pretty easy to score straight A as long as u put in more effort and practice more on past papers.

All the best for your future undertakings.

it really depends, a paper flat MUET 6 with 4 subjs is definitely better than a non paper flat non Band 6, 4.00 wih 5 subjs. personally i took 4 subjs last time and got offered medicine.

Haha!! Just checked my NUS application status. It is "ADMISSION DENIED". Wait for so long and hope for the good of offer, but now I'm clear that NTU is my only place can go now. For those who wondering my CIE A-level grade, here it is, AAA with Mathematics, Economics & Accounting. I think NUS is not only give to A-level with 4 subjects priority, they also value STPM cert. So, if you really want go to NUS with A-level just make sure you can straight A with 4 subjects to secure you a place in NUS. Or else, STPM is a much safer i think.

Haha!! Just checked my NUS application status. It is "ADMISSION DENIED". Wait for so long and hope for the good of offer, but now I'm clear that NTU is my only place can go now. For those who wondering my CIE A-level grade, here it is, AAA with Mathematics, Economics & Accounting. I think NUS is not only give to A-level with 4 subjects priority, they also value STPM cert. So, if you really want go to NUS with A-level just make sure you can straight A with 4 subjects to secure you a place in NUS. Or else, STPM is a much safer i think.

Haha!! Just checked my NUS application status. It is "ADMISSION DENIED". Wait for so long and hope for the good of offer, but now I'm clear that NTU is my only place can go now. For those who wondering my CIE A-level grade, here it is, AAA with Mathematics, Economics & Accounting. I think NUS is not only give to A-level with 4 subjects priority, they also value STPM cert. So, if you really want go to NUS with A-level just make sure you can straight A with 4 subjects to secure you a place in NUS. Or else, STPM is a much safer i think.

hey im wondering. since that's the case right, then which is better btwn AAA and AAAB? cuz I'm currently taking Accounts Maths Econs Law. But I'm not sure if I'll be able to secure an A for my Law & thus I'm thinking of dropping that subject..any advise? Anyway I've already made up my mind to do fianance & accountancy related courses in Uni. Initially when I started A levels I took up Law cuz I thought I'll be able to develop some interest in that subject and in future might consider taking up Law degree.

@SarahAs i know, Law subject is relatively hard to score A where it is require student has a outstanding memory capacity and high level of english. Compare the other three subjects, Law is totally different thus require different study style. I think you only take law if you confirm your 3 subjects are able to score A without any interruption. If not, your law subject will share out the revision time from other subjects and end up more ugly result compare with just three subjects.

When i was studying A-level, my brother told me that AAA looks better than AAAB but this was 3 years ago. Now it seems the thing have changed.

@Sarahpersonally, i think AAAB is better than AAA, as more is better than less. =)@ zidaneactually straight A in science subject for edexcel syllabus is pretty easy to get, since the threshold mark to get an A is usually below 70 markshaihz... i have regretted that i didn't study an addition subject for my a-levels.Anyway, for all the junior here, please study 4 subs if u r intended to apply for NUS/NTU using a level.

im in NUS going to 2nd year, engineering.I'll say for cocu, dont worry about it so much. I believe they do not bother about it as much as your academic results. Unless you're talking about scholarship then different case

As for stpm, i would say 3.85 for a safe entry to most engineering courses. Chem engine, my friend who got 3.92 couldn't get it as first choice - more competitive obviously.

Like some have mentioned here, try to get into those olympiad competitions or equivalent etc.

wow...the safe entry is so hi!! hav work my arse out really hard

QUOTE(toiletking2006 @ May 14 2009, 05:28 PM)

From what i have seen this year.Priority is given to students who had studied 4 academic subject(excluding pengajian am) in a-level/STPM for competitive course,ie:medicine,pharmacy, dentistry or even business. Thus, i would highly recommend you to study 4 subjects in alvl as it is pretty easy to score straight A as long as u put in more effort and practice more on past papers.

isn't the NTU/ NUS only take care of the CGPA?A level is not using CGPA form?AAAB is better than AAA?

(stpm student not sure about these)

oh is that so? I didn't know about it.can anyone tell me whether it's true that NUS/NTU consider abt our applications according to our CGPA?if that's the case then for sure AAA is better than AAAB am i right?

I just got my stpm result a few days ago, and now im really confused.I got 2A , 1A- and 1B as result, but i did very bad in my muet and only got a band 4, with 38 as the writing score.So can I still enter NTU by any chance?